Math Lab Longview Community College Tutor Training Math Lab Longview Community College

Mission Our mission is to provide free, accessible help to students seeking assistance with their academic course work.

Methods Share study skills Discuss the concepts Offer step by step explanations of the process

Remember: Do relax and enjoy your work Don’t do their homework

When You Encounter Problems Ask for help from another tutor or from Bridget, Linda or Leta Give Bridget an incident report

The Angry Student

Remember: Stay calm May let student vent May refer to Counselor Quickly return focus to content or study skills

Notice Criticisms of the teacher Students like the individualized attention Students are looking for an easier way

Study Skills Reference the book Reference their notes

Do My Homework

Remember: Do a similar problem Watch a student as they do the work Have the student tell you what to write Talk about the method Talk about similarities and differences to familiar problems

Be Perceptive of Learning Styles Perceptual Learning Channels Visual Auditory Kinesthetic/tactile

Going to Class is a Waste of Time!

Remember: Our policy is to supplement classroom instruction not replace it We are tutors, not teachers

I’ve Been Absent

Remember: The library has textbook supplements on videotape at the main desk May be viewed in the library, at home or in the Learning Center.

Don’t Go!

Remember: Our goal is to help students become independent learners We must help all students that come in the lab Check back with the student

Welcome to the Lab

Remember: Be welcoming We need documentation

They’re Too Busy!

Remember: Look up often while studying or tutoring Walk around Ask about their work

They Can’t Explain It!

Remember: Take your time Show the steps in detail Look at the notes

The Friendly Student

Remember: Define your space Focus on task Say, “NO!”

A Busy Lab

Remember: Keep moving Stay calm Adjust your explanations to the student’s level

Help Each Other

Remember: Be willing to help each other If possible stay and listen to the explanation